thicks

thick

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thik]
- /θɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thik]
- /θɪk/

Definitions of thicks word

adjective thicks having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice. 1
adjective thicks measured, as specified, between opposite surfaces, from top to bottom, or in a direction perpendicular to that of the length and breadth; (of a solid having three general dimensions) measured across its smallest dimension: a board one inch thick. 1
adjective thicks composed of or containing objects, particles, etc., close together; dense: a thick fog; a thick forest. 1
adjective thicks filled, covered, or abounding (usually followed by with): tables thick with dust. 1
adjective thicks husky or hoarse; not distinctly articulated: The patient's speech is still quite thick. 1
adjective thicks markedly so (as specified): a thick German accent. 1

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Origin of thicks

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (adj. and adv.) Middle English thikke, Old English thicce; cognate with Dutch dik, German dick; akin to Old Norse thykkr (noun) Middle English, derivative of the adj.

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Parts of speech for Thicks

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thicks popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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